Destinations

When Russia was represented for the first time at IBTM World trade show by the collective stand RUSSIA OPEN TO THE WORLD, it became one of the most visited stands at the show, in 2017. HQ had a chat with Alexey Kalachev, director of the newly established Russian Convention Bureau during IMEX 2018.

Washington DC’s president and CEO, Elliott Ferguson talks about what their WeChat partnership
means, their biggest challenges and target markets, and also Destination DC’s plan to retain their
number one ICCA ranking in United States.

The capital city of Argentina is a one of the largest cities in Latin America, rich in European DNA, and known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene. Gonzalo Robredo, President of Buenos Aires CVB shares more.

Continuing its mission to advocate for the power of face-to-face meetings, Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMB Canada) visited Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary to connect with Business Events Industry executive leaders on October 26 and 27, 2017.

The Tourist Study made by Marketing Consultants revealed that from January to September, Cancun received 3.7 visitors, while Rivera Maya had 3.9, a 2.8 and 8.3 percent higher than what was registered last year. The hotel occupancy also presented an increase, as well as in vacation deals and packages.

Geneva has just been voted Europe's Leading City Break Destination for the third time at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017. Held in St Petersburg, and known as the Oscars for the tourism industry, Geneva’s natural attractions, tourism offer and digital expertise stood out amongst the fierce competition for the highly acclaimed accolade.

Meet in Ireland is taking advantage of the growing number of corporate brands and businesses using the destination as a base for their global headquarters. The destination is already seeing an increase in the amount of corporate events that come to Ireland to engage with these businesses, and is offering further support through its Corporate Supports Programme.

According to the latest Asia Pacific City Ranking Report which issued by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Macao was positioned at 59th in 2012 and 17th in 2016, up 42 places between 4 years’ time.

Spread across seven hills overlooking the majestic River Tagus, Lisbon is a key business centre and MICE powerhouse. Its ever-growing range of world-class venues, hotels and incentives options makes it a popular choice for major international events.

Every summer, Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau organises the Switzerland Meeting Trophy, an unconventional rally that brings together meeting and incentive specialists and international media representatives to showcase what country has to offer as a MICE destination.

Valais is surrounded by 45 four-thousand-metre peaks, far from the hustle and bustle of the city and yet easily accessible. Sion, the capital of Valais, is close to the international airports of Geneva-Cointrin and Zurich-Kloten and can be reached in under two and three hours respectively.

In an announcement made simultaneously in Adelaide and Guangzhou, China, the Adelaide Convention Bureau has announced the first large scale incentive tourist group visit South Australia will take place this June.

It’s hard to keep track of all Malaysia’s wins. If we had to remember a recent one, it would be the 84thIFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) that will take place in Kuala Lumpur in 2018. It indeed seems that Malaysia has plenty of assets to satisfy the most demanding meeting planners and delegates.

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